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Middle Franconia

The Wave Sculpture – Main-Danube Canal Lock loop from Schwabach-Limbach

Middle Franconia

The Wave Sculpture – Main-Danube Canal Lock loop from Schwabach-Limbach

Moderate

4.2

(5)

35

riders

The Wave Sculpture – Main-Danube Canal Lock loop from Schwabach-Limbach

02:33

49.3km

260m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 6.14 km for 2 m

After 13.7 km for 6 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

1.02 km

View of the Schwabach Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

2

7.32 km

The Wave Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

A sculpture of the sculpture path

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3

7.48 km

Wasserträger Sculpture on the Rednitzhembach Art Trail

Highlight • Monument

A sculpture of the sculpture path

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4

14.4 km

Stieber Mausoleum

Highlight • Monument

The von Stieber mausoleum is the resting place of the von Stieber family, they were the last owners of Ratibor Castle. It was built in 1917 based on a design by Ferdinand Wagner the Younger.

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5

26.0 km

Historic Old Town of Hilpoltstein

Highlight • Historical Site

Nice place - the cobblestones are very pleasant to drive. It is also worth making a longer stop here to admire the castle

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6

29.1 km

Main-Danube Canal Lock

Highlight • Structure

A very nice view here...

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7

29.1 km

Eckersmühlen Lock and Visitor Platform

Highlight • Monument

If you are here on the Main-Danube Canal, you should not miss the visitor platform of the Eckersmühlen lock. As with the locks in Hilpoltstein and Leerstetten, the lock drop …

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8

29.4 km

Main-Danube Canal Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Very nice and easy to ride bike path along the canal.

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B

49.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.9 km

8.13 km

5.41 km

3.69 km

182 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.3 km

17.1 km

8.01 km

4.93 km

656 m

388 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

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Weather

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Thursday 8 October

14°C

3°C

64 %

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